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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,304

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $2,726

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,282

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $2,448

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassES
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,990 $35,900 $39,990 $36,370
Base Invoice $31,611 $33,387 $37,191 $34,068
Premium 1 Package 1,995 1,995    
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700 2,700  
Lighting Package 985 985 985  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720  
Rear side airbags 420 420 420  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660  
Proximity key 1,140 1,140 1,140  
Heated front seats 750 750 750  
Rear spoiler 300     319
Wood trim 325      
Rearview camera 460 460 460  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620 1,620  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Ultra Luxury Package       2,935
Xenon HID headlights       515
Alloy wheels, optional design       110
Obstacle detection, rear       500
Power trunk closer       400
Heated steering wheel       480
Navigation Package       2,625
Rain-sensing wipers       155
Premium 1 Package 1,855 1,855    
Multimedia Package 2,511 2,511 2,511  
Lighting Package 916 916 916  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669  
Rear side airbags 391 391 391  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614  
Proximity key 1,060 1,060 1,060  
Heated front seats 698 698 698  
Rear spoiler 279     209
Wood trim 302      
Rearview camera 428 428 428  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507 1,507  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Ultra Luxury Package       2,699
Xenon HID headlights       473
Alloy wheels, optional design       100
Obstacle detection, rear       460
Power trunk closer       368
Heated steering wheel       443
Navigation Package       2,423
Rain-sensing wipers       144
Options (change) 13,165 12,540 10,545 8,039
Options (change) 12,244 11,663 9,808 7,319
Destination 875 875 875 895
Total Price $48,030 $49,315 $51,410 $45,304
Total Invoice $44,730 $45,925 $47,874 $42,282

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,661
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,254
Model Year2011201120112013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassES
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionM6T7T7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8100, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$48,030$49,315$51,410$45,304
Adjustments for Features0-775-1,050-1,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,030$48,540$50,360$43,369
Cost Above Minimum$0$510$2,330$0
Total Invoice$44,730$45,925$47,874$42,282
Adjustments for Features0-722-978-1,806
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,730$45,203$46,896$40,476
Cost Above Minimum$0$473$2,166$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2011201120112013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassES
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power trunk closer   $350
Sunshades, second row   $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
HD radio   $50
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals$75 $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Total Value of Features$1,905$2,680$2,955$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$775$1,050$1,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-722-978-1,806

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20112013
ModelC-ClassES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in111.0 in
Length182.3 in192.7 in
Width69.7 in71.7 in
Height56.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested120068%
Total Not Requested57532%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested100094%
Total Not Requested656%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested120068%
Total Not Requested57532%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested100094%
Total Not Requested656%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested100094%
Total Not Requested656%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested192574%
Total Not Requested67526%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%

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